A problem with VertexLitGeneric

[sparkes]

Hi there forum! (First post)

I am making a map for a hl2 ep2 mod and have a texture problem. I have created a door texture and a metal vent texture, both that will move within the world as the lighting on the door will change as it is opened, and the vent is a physbox object that is able to be picked up, anyway, in the VMT I am using VertexLitGeneric and am using really minimalistic properties to be honest, as I am not experienced at all in this field.

My problem is this, when I load into the game and look at the door (or the metal vent I also made) it's either REALLY bright, or if I look at the door full on it's just a black texture. Here is a screenshot of what it looks like in-game:

Here is the properties of the VMT:

I looked at a couple previous threads and they all said that selfillum 0 will fix the problem which it didn't. Compile log shows no lighting errors and I don't really know what to do. If anybody who knows better in this field knows the problem and/or solution it would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks
-Sparkes

[Dives]

You're supposed to use LightmappedGeneric on brushes. VertexlitGeneric is for models.

[sparkes]

Oh, I've seen it used on brushes such as func_rotating_door.

How could I achieve a change of lighting that I need without using VertexLitGeneric?

Thanks

[Dives]

Brush lighting is static. If you want it dynamic you'll have to create a model.

[sparkes]

Okay thanks man, much appreciated.